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Fife's Parks Half Marathon Returns for 2025 as Part of Two-Day Running Festival

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The highly anticipated parks half marathon is set to take place on Sunday, August 31, as part of a two-day running festival in Fife. The event, which starts at Beveridge Park, will see runners embark on a scenic route that takes them through the town's parks, including Dunnikier and Ravenscraig, before opening up to stunning coastal views. The trail race on Saturday, August 30, has already sold out, with nearly 250 runners signed up to take on the beautiful woodland trails at Dunnikier Park.

Key Takeaways:

  • The two-day running festival, which takes place on Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31, will host over 1,000 runners, their families, and the local community.
  • The festival features a five-mile trail race at Dunnikier Park on Saturday, followed by the popular half marathon around the Lang Toun on Sunday.
  • Organisers report a record number of entries for the festival since its inaugural year in 2019, with nearly 250 runners signed up for the trail race and hundreds more expected to participate in the half marathon.
  • The event village in Beveridge Park on Sunday, August 31, will feature over 30 vendors offering food, drink, local crafts, and running gear.
  • Young people under 15 will have the opportunity to participate in a fun run after the half marathon has set off.
  • The event relies heavily on volunteers, with Cara Murdoch, chair of the festival committee, thanking those who have come forward to help and encouraging others to sign up.
  • Road closures will be in place around the town on Sunday, August 31, and motorists are advised to plan ahead if they need to travel during this time.
  • For full details on the event and to learn how to volunteer, visit the website .

Statistics:

  • The trail race at Dunnikier Park has sold out with nearly 250 runners signed up.
  • The event features over 30 vendors in the event village at Beveridge Park.
  • Young people under 15 have the opportunity to participate in a fun run after the half marathon.
  • The half marathon takes runners through the town's parks, including Dunnikier and Ravenscraig, before opening up to stunning coastal views.
  • The event relies on over 50 volunteers to help with the organization and operation of the festival.
  • Road closures will be in place around the town for four hours on Sunday, August 31, with diversions and delays expected.

Sources:

  • Kara Murdoch, chair of the festival committee
  • The Kirkcaldy Parkrun Festival website ()
  • The Fife Free Press (Scott Louden)

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